Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under CAP 394 of the Laws of Kenya ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’ with a Vision ‘to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation’ is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following positions.

The successful candidate will be expected to provide leadership to various sections of the Academic divisions and to oversee services to EASA Board/ Academic Committees.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

Plan and approve targets, budgetary guidelines and use resources for the development and implementation of academic programmes;

Coordinate with other recognised aviation training institutions or local and international higher learning institutions to acquire / contract out resources to efficiently and profitably deliver relevant programmes;

Devise strategies to attract students and improve recurrent revenue base of the School;

Prepare curricula/Syllabuses, and rules and regulations governing the implementation of academic programs;

Evaluate the long term capability requirements, systems, equipment and human resources, of the faculties against the School’s Strategic Plan and determine plans and initiatives to be taken to address noted gaps;

Identify industry needs and students career needs in order to develop innovative technical programmes that increase both student intake and revenue from industry;

Formulate guidance for the effective management, implementation and evaluation of academic programmes. This responsibility includes the quality assurance procedures and partnership with external institutions/Organisations.

Co-ordinate both Continuous assessments and Final examinations.

Ensure safe custody of vital documents such as Degree and/ or Diploma certificates and maintaining proper records of students.

To carry out audit duties according to the Annual Audit Plan and in compliance with international auditing standards.

Scope of work / duties / responsibilities

Conducting of audit to appraise the adequacy and effectiveness of the system of internal control;

Appraising the relevance, reliability and integrity of management, financial and operating data/reports, risk management and control processes;

Conducting systems audit to ensure compliance with policies, plans, procedures, statutory requirements and regulations which have a significant impact on KCAA operations;

Reviewing the means of safeguarding the Authority’s assets and verifying the existence of such assets;

Appraising the economy, efficiency and effectiveness with which resources are employed;

Compiling audit papers and documents to substantiate the audit reports;

Preparing written audit reports and recommendations to improve the efficiency of the Authority;

Carrying out ad-hoc audit assignments and other audit duties as may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration or in a related field.

Must be a registered member with ICPAK

CISA or IIA qualifications are added advantages.

Experience

Minimum of five (5) years relevant professional experience in accounting and auditing duties of which three should be in auditing function of comparable organisation.

Knowledge and skills

Knowledge of Systems audit and Internal Auditing Standards and International Financial Reporting Standards

Proficiency in computer applications such as ERP, CAATs.

Ability to work independently without supervision, and to maintain the highest levels of integrity and confidentiality of information.

Excellent written and verbal communication and analytical skills.

Teamwork and Interpersonal skills required to work with audited departments to implement recommendations.

Risk management experience.

Interested candidates are requested to forward their application letters attaching copies of certificates, other relevant testimonials and an upto-date CV indicating daytime telephone contact and full contacts details of three referees so as to reach the undersigned not later than Friday 2nd November 2012

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Kenya Civil Aviation Authority is a State Corporation under the Ministry of Transport established under CAP 394 of the Laws of Kenya ‘to develop, regulate and manage a safe, efficient and effective Civil Aviation System in Kenya’ with a Vision ‘to be a model of Excellence in Civil Aviation’ is seeking to recruit a qualified Kenyan citizen to fill the following positions.